 Long Time 914 Suppporter Mechanic needs Moral Support, Wes from H & H Enterprises is In and Out of the Hospital |
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| bandjoey |
 Jun 30 2014, 06:40 PM
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bandjoey  Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Although I didn't know Wes personally, he spend time with me answering newby questions, and even some free advice on the phone. In Dallas, many know the Saturday Hangout at his shop. I don't know how long he's been in business but it wouldn't surprise me it someone said 20+ years. He is the classic old timer Porsche mechanic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Last time I went by, there must have been a couple of 911's and about 6 914 in the door. I heard he was in Hospice, and Ron stopped by his shop to find out the straight. He is in remission from Prostrate Cancer, and recently fell and broke a hip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Now in rehab. Ron or someone local to Plano can add more details here and possibly a photo or 2 of his shop. I doubt he has email but it would be a nice gesture to mail a get well card or 2, with THANKS for all the work he's done for the local 914 community. I know it's a hassle to go get a stamp but.... Let's send him some Porsche Cheer! H & H Enterprises Wes Hildreth, Chief Mechanic and Porschefile 902 Ave K, Ste. 100B Plano, TX 75074 |
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| Grelber |
Jun 30 2014, 08:21 PM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jun 30 2014, 07:40 PM)  Although I didn't know Wes personally, he spend time with me answering newby questions, and even some free advice on the phone. In Dallas, many know the Saturday Hangout at his shop. I don't know how long he's been in business but it wouldn't surprise me it someone said 20+ years. He is the classic old timer Porsche mechanic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Last time I went by, there must have been a couple of 911's and about 6 914 in the door. I heard he was in Hospice, and Ron stopped by his shop to find out the straight. He is in remission from Prostrate Cancer, and recently fell and broke a hip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Now in rehab. Ron or someone local to Plano can add more details here and possibly a photo or 2 of his shop. I doubt he has email but it would be a nice gesture to mail a get well card or 2, with THANKS for all the work he's done for the local 914 community. I know it's a hassle to go get a stamp but.... Let's send him some Porsche Cheer! H & H Enterprises Wes Hildreth, Chief Mechanic and Porschefile 902 Ave K, Ste. 100B Plano, TX 75074 I talked to a close friend today, and it's not as good as thought. Wes has stage 4 prostate cancer, and the broken hip is due to the cancer. We all need to send good thoughts Wes' way. He's one of the good ones. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 1 2014, 07:49 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
oh boy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . the metastatic aspect does not bode well for him. my cousin, 62yo, is in the same situation. cancer is all over his skeletal system. skull, ribs, arms, legs...
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| tat2dphreak |
Jul 1 2014, 08:28 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) wes is a great man. I haven't been by to see him in a few months, with a VERY pregnant wife and all...
last I saw him he was doing better, but it seems to have taken a turn... I'll see if I can't get more info. he built my 2056, and it's still going in a daily driver in Missouri. he is a great guy. a little history on him. he worked in a VW/Audi dealership in the 60s. he's been a porsche/VW/Audi/BMW mechanic for longer than most of us have been alive. he used to tell me stories about brand new 914s coming into the VW shops to get add hp from the VW guys. I would sit and talk to him for hours, and he never minded. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jul 1 2014, 08:57 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I talked to a close friend who is near wes often... the prostate cancer metastasized to his leg. his femur also broke. and he is in rehab/hospice care... he is a tough old man.
I'm going by there this week to see him. a few months ago I visited him in the hospital, and afterwards he was doing better. chemo was doing wonders, but about 6 weeks ago is when he fell. I will post more when I can |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 1 2014, 09:24 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Wes will be in our prayers.
Now, the admonition! Prostate (note the spelling) cancer is one of the most curable cancers, IF caught early. When you have your annual physical, the blood work includes a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test. Be SURE you have that done. If you don't routinely have an annual physical, change your life plan and DO IT. If you're insured, maybe even if you're one of the newly insured, many insurance plans give you a free wellness exam every year. Use it! If you're one of the uninsured, maybe you live in a state that it's difficult to get insurance, get an exam anyway! FYI, the cure rate is like 95% if caught early, and a big percentage of older men have, or will have, it. We don't want to lose you! The Cap'n |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jul 1 2014, 09:33 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
with Wes, he did get regular checkups. less than a year before being diagnosed he had an exam, no problem found. (I'm not sure if they performed the PSA test at that time, or the 'traditional' method only.
then less than a year later, (this past December IIRC) he started losing weight and feeling very ill... he went to the Dr and was diagnosed with stage 4... it was very fast moving and aggressive. they performed a surgery and started chemo, and he was in remission within a couple months... that was the last time I saw him... The doctor told us all then that it was rare for Prostate cancer to be this aggressive, but it does happen. I'm with Krusty though. get checked yearly over the age of 40! 35 if you have a family history of it! |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 1 2014, 09:56 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
EXACTLY john. don't listen to the BS in the media reports about how the PSA test is a waste of time and money. its another diagnostic tool. high PSA and incomplete evacuation of the bladder (peeing all of the time and urgently) can be indicators of BPH. very treatable with 2 generic drugs.
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| tat2dphreak |
Jul 7 2014, 07:14 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
visited Wes the other day.
his spirits are good, the tough old bird is liable to outlive us all ;P he looked ok. his physical therapy has been rough. both his femur and part of his hip had to be reconstructed and reinforced with titanium. he seemed very optimistic. but all that said. it's still not 'good'. Keep Wes and his familyin your thoughts and prayers... they have some rough times still to come. |
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| JRust |
Jul 7 2014, 11:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Damn my thoughts & prayers are with him along with his family! It's tough on everyone but sounds like he is a fighter. Kick cancer's ass WES (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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| Grelber |
Aug 15 2014, 02:44 PM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I heard from Wes' son today. Wes has gone downhill, and is unresponsive. He has fluid in his lungs and is having trouble breathing. He is now in 24 hour constant care.
Thoughts and prayers from the 914 community are appreciated. |
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| 914Sixer |
Aug 15 2014, 08:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Sending good thoughts and prayers.
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| worn |
Aug 15 2014, 08:24 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Aug 15 2014, 06:04 PM) Sending good thoughts and prayers. In my heart I think that there is a road for each of us. I see these messages about good people I never got the chance to meet. I also see new people coming in with the excitement of the first time. May Wes move along that road with a bit of tire chirp, and a oneness with the machine and all who loved him. I wish there was something good to say. The PSA is a tool, but there will be better ones coming. Keep an eye peeled. We ain't any of us getting younger. |
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| Pursang |
Aug 15 2014, 08:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Beaverton Member No.: 15,386 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A prayer sent for Wes and another for his family. God's comfort for them all.
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| old914dog |
Aug 15 2014, 09:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 28-August 04 From: dallas,tx Member No.: 2,643 Region Association: None
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Gentlemen,
RIP Wes Hildreth. Earlier this evening, Our community lost a man of character, honesty and integrity. When his wife of almost 5 decades died a few years ago, part of Wes died then as well. Now they are together again. His knowledge of air-cooled Porsches and VW's was remarkable and that experience will be missed by all. Please pray for his son, Jay and daughter, Jeanine. No notice for services. old914dog mike floyd |
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| brant |
Aug 15 2014, 09:26 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Thanks mike
RIP |
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| Grelber |
Aug 16 2014, 06:32 AM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Damn. Be at peace, Wes.
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| Krieger |
Aug 16 2014, 08:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,711 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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Prayers for his family. RIP Wes.
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| 76-914 |
Aug 16 2014, 08:59 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,502 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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RIP my good man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| andys |
Aug 16 2014, 10:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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RIP
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